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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,274.27, 22,761.41 and 14,772.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,274.27, 22,761.41 and 14,772.58 is: 22,013.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,274.27 : 22,761.41 = 14,772.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,274.27/22,761.41 = 14,772.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,274.27x = 22,761.41 × 14,772.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,274.27x = 336,244,619.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,244,619.37/15,274.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,013.79

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